Stories & Guides

You’ve just invested in a new pair of hiking boots and can’t wait to take them for a spin? We totally get it. But before you head out to explore the great outdoors, you should take the time to break in your shoes first. Because nothing sucks the joy out of a grand tour faster than blisters, rubbing and pinching. With our handy tips, breaking in your shoes couldn’t be easier!

Every type of outdoor activity requires different equipment. However, there’s one key aspect that’s central to all of them: a good supply of water. Because whatever you get up to when you’re out and about, staying hydrated is key. With a hydration bladder, your next refreshing sip is only one tiny move of the head away. In this guide, we’ll tell you exactly how to pick out the right hydration bladder for your needs, how to correctly use it, and how to properly care for it.

The Freeride World Tour (FWT) is the pinnacle of the freeride scene, where the sport's top athletes come together to compete. Across six events, nearly 60 skiers and snowboarders seek out the most spectacular lines, showcasing the very best of freeride skiing and snowboarding. In the 2024/25 season, Mammut is joining the tour for the first time as an official safety partner, bringing its expertise and top-tier avalanche equipment to the competition.

Shames is a story of the whole being greater than the sum of its parts. Facing closure in 2008, with no prospects of purchase on the horizon, the community banded together to create the first co-operative model in Canada. My Mountain Co-op, made up of local individuals, businesses, societies, and corporations worked together to purchase the mountain in 2011 and operate the hill as a community. Today, a decade later, Shames continues to remain open and serves as a model for local resorts across the globe.

In August 2024, Mammut athletes Amruta Wyssman and Lucia Capovilla, alongside content creator Hannah Morris Bouldering, gathered in Lausanne, Switzerland, for a post-European Championships bouldering session. This recovery meet-up provided a perfect backdrop to delve into the challenges of parasports, career motivations, and the exciting future of Paraclimbing ahead of its LA 2028 Paralympic Games debut.

Why go out of your way to find the perfect descent when the most impressive ones are right on your doorstep? In the film “Backyard,” Nadine Wallner combines five of the most challenging lines on the Arlberg in Austria, on a tour comprising a total ascent of 10,000 feet. And all in one day. But what do you do if something happens despite meticulous planning? Keep going or call it off? Watch the film and find out.

From his early days, Geny was not just a skier; he embodied freeride skiing in Engelberg, pioneering routes that now draw adventurers from across the globe. As a legend who grew up in Engelberg and has lived and skied there his whole life, Geny has seen himself how the resort, the mountains and the approach to skiing have changed. For him, it’s not about goals or performance. It’s all about being active in nature and fully immersing himself in the moment.

Jérémie Heitz and Kye Peterson are synonymous with freeride skiing excellence. Both ski on another level, all while maintaining their playfulness and infectious psych.

Linda doesn't need to travel the world. Home is more than enough. Growing up in a remote cabin outside of the town, with a cable car as her mode of transport to civilization had a huge impact on how Linda sees the world. For her it is the exploration, the isolation, and the peace she finds when she tours. She seeks out the lesser-known areas to escape the crowds and to push her limits. She isn’t after the extreme, though she rides with the best of them. She is after the experience.

For most mountain families, dreams are built on a shared love and passion for the same sports. Whisky and his son are no exception. In their story, this passion strengthens their father-son bond, with Whisky acting as a teacher, introducing his son to all the wonders of his powder-filled backyard.

Once a rising star in the world of skiing, Sanne was known for her grace and skills on the slopes. But one day, everything changed. Cascading snow. Terrifying silence. Footsteps above her. Although Sanne was quickly saved, the avalanche caused post-traumatic stress disorder, taking away all of the joy she once found in skiing. In the first episode of “Mountain of Angels”, watch how Sanne fought her way back to experiencing the mountains as safely as she could.

To keep your cool even in the most capricious weather, preparation is key – and layers are your best friend. Whether you’re skiing, hiking, backpacking or climbing, dressing in layers is the perfect way to manage whatever Mother Nature decides to throw at you. In this guide, we’ve put together all the tips you need to navigate the challenges that come with high and low temperatures.